A framed vintage HermEs "Napoleon" silk scarf
Mid/late 20th century
Marked in the weave: HermEs-Paris / Ledoux
Designed by Philippe Ledoux, first issued in 1963, re-issued in 1985
Entitled "Napoleon," the likely silk twill scarf, in blue, chartreuse, brown, gold, and cream, designed with four corner roundels with scenes depicting highlights of Napoleon's life inspired by famous paintings of the time, the center scene surrounded with French flags, Imperial eagles and Napoleon's uniforms, as well as the Grand Collier of the LEgion diHonneur, two sabres and the iconic bicorne hat below, all amid a background of bees, with a blue border and professionally mounted and framed behind Plexiglas
Scarf: 32.5" H x 32.5" W

Overall good condition with light dust accumulation commensurate with age. Not examined out of frame. Maker and fabric tags not accessible.

Frame: 33i H x 33i W x 1.5i D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.